Northern Lights Tour Alta: Small Group Minibus Chase

Hunt the aurora on a minibus instead of waiting in a lodge

A small-group Northern Lights tour from Alta in a minibus with a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and a 4-hour safari chasing the aurora across the night sky. The group stays under 16 people. Hot drinks, snacks and pastries are included. You bring your own warm clothes. Wheelchair accessible, suitable for all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Northern Lights minibus safari

• Join small group minibus tour
• Chase Northern Lights
• Enjoy bonfire with hot drinks and snacks

The experience

The minibus leaves from your hotel and heads out into the Alta night to chase active aurora displays instead of staying fixed at one spot. Your guide navigates in real time, moving toward the best viewing conditions as the lights appear. The vehicle holds a maximum of 15 people, which means you are not packed in with a crowd and the driver can respond quickly when the sky starts moving.

A bonfire stop breaks up the night with hot drinks and snacks: pastries, sausages and warmth while you wait for the next burst of activity. The 4-hour window covers the prime viewing hours when the Northern Lights are most active. You will need to bring your own winter clothing. The operator does not provide it, so dress in layers that you can move in and remove if you get warm by the fire.

Pickup is included from your hotel, which means no arranging a separate transfer or finding your way to a meeting point in the dark. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and the vehicle can accommodate service animals and specialized infant seats if you need them. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to meet the group at a central location instead.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from your accommodation in Alta.
• a live English-speaking guide leading the minibus safari.
• hot drinks and snacks including pastries and sausages at the bonfire stop.
• wheelchair-accessible vehicle and facilities.
• the ability to bring a service animal or use a specialized infant seat if needed.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 20:00

Book up to1d before

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by KjellÅge Holten As

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you are staying in Alta without a car and want to chase the aurora actively instead of waiting at a fixed lodge: the minibus and guide handle the movement and timing, so you focus on the sky. The small group size keeps the pace flexible and the driver responsive to where the lights appear.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What should I wear on the Northern Lights minibus tour from Alta?

Bring your own warm winter clothing in layers. The operator does not provide coats or thermal gear. You will be outside during the 4-hour safari and standing by a bonfire, so dress for temperatures well below freezing and plan to add or remove layers as you move between the minibus and the fire.

How does the minibus tour find the Northern Lights if they move across the sky?

The guide drives in real time, chasing active aurora displays instead of staying in one place. The small group size, maximum 15 people, lets the driver respond quickly and change direction when the lights appear in a different part of the sky.

Does the tour pick me up from my hotel in Alta?

Yes, hotel pickup is included. The minibus collects you from your accommodation, so you do not need to arrange separate transport or find your way to a meeting point on your own.

What happens during the bonfire stop on the Northern Lights tour?

The tour includes a bonfire break with hot drinks, pastries and sausages. You warm up by the fire while waiting for the next aurora activity, and the stop gives you a chance to rest between periods of sky-watching.

Is the Northern Lights minibus tour suitable if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the vehicle can accommodate your needs. Service animals are also allowed on board.

How long is the Northern Lights tour from Alta?

The tour runs for 4 hours, covering the prime viewing window when the Northern Lights are most active in the Alta night sky.